Trang An recognised as world heritage site
The Trang An Tourism Complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh was officially included in the world heritage list on June 23 by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
UNESCO chief honoured for contributions to Viet Nam
The Chief Representative of the UNESCO Office in Viet Nam, Katherine Muller Marin, has been awarded an insignia for peace and friendship in recognition of her active contributions to preserving…
Ha Long Bay listed in top eight green spaces/national parks in Asia
(TITC) - Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking websites, announced the list of top eight green spaces/national parks in Asia, of which Ha Long Bay (Viet Nam) ranked 4th.
French TV portrays Viet Nam’s beauty
French TV “France 3” on May 23 aired a long documentary introducing Viet Nam’s natural beauty and the unique customs of different regions.
The 20th anniversary of Ha Long Bay’s recognition as a World Natural Heritage to come
(TITC) – On 20th May 2014, Quang Ninh’s Department of Information and Communications in collaboration with Ha Long Bay Management Board held a press conference to announce the plan of 20th anniversary celebration of Ha Long Bay’s recognition as World Natural Heritage by UNESCO (17th December 1994 – 17th December 2014).
Conference promotes Viet Nam’s tourism in Japan
Viet Nam’s national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, organised a tourism promotion conference in Tokyo on May 21, during which it announced the opening of its two new air routes to Tokyo in July.
Establishing heritage document “Bai Choi game of Vietnamese people”
“Bai Choi - original spring game” will be built a document to submit to the UNESCO for recognizing as intangible cultural heritage of humanity from June to December.
Cham Island celebrates UNESCO recognition
Cham Island, 18km off the coast of Hoi An, will host a series programmes to mark the fifth anniversary of its recognition as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO from Friday to Monday.
Hanoi to host national ca tru festival in August
A national ca tru (ceremonial singing) festival will be organised in Hanoi in August with the aim at preserving the UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage. 
New opportunities for central city
Over the past decade, the tourism sector in the central city of Da Nang has been developing sea tourism brand of its own, the Vietnam Economic News reported on May 14.
National Don ca tai tu music festival opens
Six organisations and five individuals who have contributed to preserving and developing the artistic value of UNESCO recognised heritage Don ca tai tu received merit certificates from the Prime Minister at the opening ceremony of the first National Don Ca Tai Tu Festival in Bac Lieu on April 25 night.
Airline companies offer special promotions
The budget carrier VietJet Air is offering special promotions on routes from Viet Nam to Thailand and Singapore.
Royal treasures on display in Hue
Royal treasures of the feudal Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945) of Viet Nam are on display in the former capital Hue City, in line with the biennial cultural Hue Festival 2014.
Festival highlights traditional love market in Ha Giang
A cultural event highlighting the Khau Vai Love Market will take place on April 24 to 26 in the northern Ha Giang province's Meo Vac district, according to a local official.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Famtrip delegation visits Phu Yen
(TITC) - Organized by Lua Viet Tours in collaboration with Phu Yen Tourism Promotion Information Center, the Famtrip delegation surveyed tourism products in Phu Yen from 14th to 16th March 2014.